A MICRO ARTIST from Bournemouth has created the world's first microscopic Banksy triptych painting inside three needles

David A. Lindon, 54, spent five months meticulously creating the microscopic Flower Thrower Triptych which was commissioned by a private individual. 

The triptych, valued at more than £75,000, "pushes the boundaries of artistic expression and technical prowess".

The "landmark" artwork, encased in a metal and glass viewing dome, is accompanied by a microscope that allows viewers to fully appreciate the intricacy of David's creation.

Working under the cover of night, David slows his heartbeat and carefully times his brushstrokes between each beat, ensuring precision and accuracy in the tiniest of spaces.

It features flowers measuring just 0.5mm x 0.6mm, a main picture of 0.6mm and 0.8mm, and a tiny hand which is just 0.3mm x 0.5mm. 

The artist has previously created micro versions of popular paintings such as The Girl with the Pearl Earring and Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

David left school at the age of 16 to pursue a career in engineering where he was trained by the Ministry of Defence.

He then went on to work in the aircraft industry, working on spitfires, passenger planes, and the Eurofighter.

Once his mother was diagnosed with dementia, David left the industry to care for her.

David’s passion for his art began through watching others.

He said: “I was first inspired by watching a TV program about miniature artists and the challenges they face, that changed my life.

“Having been trained to work on small complex devices I had developed steady hands and a good deal of patience.

“I knew then that I had to test my skills and challenge myself to create smaller and smaller things and eventually more complex creations than anyone else.

“I spent years discovering just how difficult micro art is to do.”

David added: “What keeps me going through the long hours is seeing my work finished and the look of wonder and astonishment on people’s faces, when they see my art in person for the first time.

“I get a huge sense of achievement having created something special, despite the many challenges working under such high magnification.”